Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Cinnabar CSP-1165
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Antique Red (SW 7587), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Antique Red is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.55 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Sherwin-Williams are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Antique Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 11.89Benjamin Moore is 12.58
- Hex
- #9F4442#944544 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Antique Red reads slightly lighter than Cinnabar in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Antique Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Red Bay SW 6321ΔE 3.75 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Poinsettia SW 6594ΔE 3.75 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Cinnabar CSP-1165 matched across all 13 brands →